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Madeline Cecilia Dunn

EMAIL dunn.madeline@gmail.com Aspen, CO

University of Michigan Honors Thesis- http://www.umpermaculture.org/about-our-program/

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CERTIFICATIONS

AIARE Level 2

Outdoor Emergency Care Technician

First Aid/CPR

Pro Ski Patroller

She Jumps Volunteer Instructor 

CAIC Intern

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EDUCATION

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI. Graduation 2014 GPA: 3.85/4.0

‣ Honors B.A. Social Theory and Practice Major

‣ Program in the Environment Minor/ Outstanding Student Award

‣ National Udall Scholar Nominee

‣ Graham Institute Sustainability Scholar

‣ School for Field Studies Atenas, Costa Rica June 2013

*Conducted Government Funded Research in Monte Verde: The Sustainability of Eco-tourism

Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Transferring in 2012 GPA: 4.0

‣ School of Art and Design w/ Double Major in the German Language

Specs Howard School of Media Arts Southfield, MI Graduation 2011

‣  Television Broadcasting and Film Production

‣  Student Speaker at Commencement

INDUSTRY SKILLS

Teaching Experience

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๏ Teaching Family Homes Peer Mentor August 2010- May 2011 (Ages 4 -19 Aprox. 84 hours)

๏ University of Michigan August 2012- March 2014

• Lead Faculty Professor and Sole Curriculum Developer (Ages 17 - 19 Aprox. 25 hours)

‣ Fall 2013 Course Honors 135: Beyond Sustainability: The Methodology and Practices of Permaculture http://f2013honors135005.wordpress.com/

• Teaching Assistant and Co-Curriculum Developer (Ages 17-22 Aprox. 25 hours)

‣ Winter 2012 ENVIRON 302: Environmental Activism and Citizenship

•Residential College Ceramics Studio Assistant (Ages 17-22 Aprox. 62 hours)

๏ Summers-Knoll School K-8 Summer Camp 2014 (Ages 4-15 Aprox. 560 hours)

‣ Wilderness Survival Lead Teacher

- Outdoor Education in Plant Identification and Observation Awareness

๏ Boyne Mountain Resort November 2009- April 2010 (Ages 3-19 Aprox. 280 hours)

‣ Developed Drills/Training for Boyne Alpine Race Team

‣ Led Group and Private Lessons

๏ Independence Elementary November 2008- June 2009 (Ages 3-5 Aprox. 294 hours)

‣ Weekly Kindergarten Lesson Planning and Teaching

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Program Development/ Fundraising/ Administration _____________________________________________________________________________________

๏ University of Michigan August 2011- May 2014 Student/Staff/Faculty Member

• Permaculture Design Team Co-Founder and President

- Procured ($10,000) Seed Funding for Food Forest/Land Restoration Project at Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Fundraising and Promotions for Events

‣ Arch Angel Ancient Tree Archive Weekend Workshops and Lectures

✴Led Fundraising and Promotions

✴ Co-Taught Landscape Ecology Guided Tour Through Nicholas Arboretum

‣ Sepp Holzer Permaculture Weekend Intensive

✴Installed Edible Art Education Garden

• Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund ($150K) Grant Proposal Review Board Member

Reviewed Applications with Team of University Faculty

Distributed Funds

Aided in Project Management and Development

• East Quad Dormitory Handicap Accessible Learning Garden Co-Developer/Designer

Aided in Garden Design with University Landscape Architect and Planners

Assembled a Team of Faculty/Students/Staff for Board

• King Elementary School Learning Garden Co-Fundraising Strategist and Co-designer

• Program in The Environment Event Promotions/Planning and Program Coordination Employee

• Friends of The Campus Farm Satellite Garden Program Coordinator

• Student Sustainability Initiative Small-Scale Grants Program Coordination Employee

Promoted Events and Funding Opportunities

Reviewed Applications

Distributed Funds

Aided Grantees in Project Development

๏ Chiwara Permaculture L3C September 2012- March 2014 Program Intern

-  Helped Organize Relationship Between Chiwara and University of Michigan

-  Connected Chiwara with Funding and Educational Opportunities

-  Aided in Program Development

- Highland Park/Detroit Urban Farming and Edible Art Initiative Volunteer

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Film and Television Career _____________________________________________________________________________________

๏ ABC 10 CW 5 Ishpeming, MI September 2010-January 2011 Junior Reporter and Intern

- Chased Stories, Cut Footage, Wrote Script for News Anchors

๏ Clarkston Public Access Center Clarkston, MI September 2008-August 2010 Producer and On-Camera Host

- T.V. News and Weather Reporter

๏ MHSAA Upper Peninsula, MI September 2010-July 2011 Camera Woman

Shot B-Roll Footage for Production Pieces

High School Sports State Championship Events

๏ The Wars of Other Men Independent Film Detroit, MI April 2010-May 2010 Production Assistant/ Prop Master/ Set Designer/ Set Photographer

๏ Greater Media Detroit Detroit, MI 2010 March 2010-May 2010 Radio Promotions Intern

Represented Company at Event

๏ Acrobag Vancouver, Canada January 2010-May 2010 On-Camera Host and Co-Producer

- Covering Olympic and X-Game Snowboard/Ski Super-Pipe Training - Produced Internet Mini-Series

Qualifications/Certifications/Interests * Innovative Problem Solving * Sociological Studies * Public Speaking * Non-Violent Communication (NVC) * Natural & Social Science Research * Elementary-Collegiate Level Educator* Sustainable/Regenerative Living Education * Ethnobotany/Botanical Studies * Wilderness Survival and Nature Observation/Awareness* Permaculture Design Certification * Grant Writing * Program Management and Development * Sales and Marketing * Networking * Interdisciplinary Communication * Non-Profit and L3C Development Strategist * Efficient and Effective at Multitasking * Final-Cut Pro * Microsoft Office * Adobe Suite * All Current Social Media Platforms * Creative Writing * Ceramic Art Forms * Basic German Language Competency